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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.41, 6,243.59 and 2,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.41, 6,243.59 and 2,080.30 is: 3,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.41 : 6,243.59 = 2,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.41/6,243.59 = 2,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.41x = 6,243.59 × 2,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.41x = 12,988,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988,540.28/4,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.44

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